Elephantis
Elephantis , also called Elephantine , was an ancient Greek author. In her day she was famous as the author of a richly illustrated guide book on positions in making love. This book has not survived, but was very popular in ancient times . It is reported that it served as a template for Emperor Tiberius when furnishing his bedroom. Her popularity is comparable to that of the author Philainis , who wrote a similar, but presumably unillustrated, work. In addition, Elephantis wrote some medical works on conception, contraception and cosmetic hair care.
literature
- Otto Crusius : Elephantis 3 . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume V, 2, Stuttgart 1905, Col. 2324 f.
- Carmina Priapea 4
- Martial , epigrams 12,43,4
- Pliny the Elder ., Natural History 28.81
- Suetonius , The Life of Tiberius 43
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| SURNAME | Elephantis |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Elephantine |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | ancient greek author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century BC Chr. |